Wednesday
Tuesday
It's that time of year again: Winter of 2016! And it's time for our Wild and Wacky Winter Hours.
WHY? Well, because we work 7 days a week and 60-80 hours a week from May all the way until Christmas. And we want to be able to do fun things when it's freezing cold out with our families and sleep a little, too. I know it sounds crazy.
We are, as always, by special order, and by-appointment only.
We DO NOT have a storefront where you stop in and purchase items from a stocked bakery case. You must pre-order from us! Visit our website for timing and our products:
Here's when we're available BY APPOINTMENT from January-March in 2016
Tuesday Noon-6:30pm
Wednesday/Thursday 9am-3pm
Friday 9am-5:30pm
Saturday 9am-2pm
CLOSED: Sunday and Monday
(Closed means that we are not in the shop and that we do not respond to email or voicemail)
For more information about our spectacular baked yumminess click here: www.artisanbakeshop.com
Artisan Bake Shop
265 Walnut Plain Road, Rochester, MA 02770
www.artisanbakeshop.com
508-763-4905
Thursday
Provincetown Wedding: Two Minnie Mouses
Summer Weddings, Bourne Farm, Cape Cod, MA {wedding cakes}
{Bourne Farm Wedding: Naked Cake and Wedding Pie}
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2015 CAPE COD WEDDINGS
themed wedding cakes
We love a fabulous Cape Cod wedding: especially a great Ptown wedding!
Here is a recent hand painted whimsical, and unique wedding cake from Ross' Grille in Provincetown, MA!
Topped with two minnie mouse cake toppers, and inscribed with "They Lived Happily Ever After" this is one of our most fabulous and unique whimsical wedding cakes that we've ever created and the FIRST Disney themed wedding cake! Congratulations to the two brides!
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Monday
Summer Weddings, Bourne Farm, Cape Cod, MA {wedding cakes}
{Bourne Farm Wedding: Naked Cake and Wedding Pie}
2015 CAPE COD WEDDINGS
desserts + cake
We love a fabulous farm wedding, especially a Cape Cod Farm wedding.
Here is a recent Naked Cake, featuring fresh berries and herbs, along with a pie dessert bar that we created at Bourne Farm, North Falmouth, MA!
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A fabulous two coat style, naked cake with Cervelli Farm Strawberries and herbs from the Artisan Bake Shop gardens!
Displayed on our classic Euro stand with wine crate detail!
Thursday
{We're Hiring, Baker/Cake Assistant, as of March 13, 2015}
POSITION:
Baker and Cake Assistant
ABOUT US:
Artisan Bake Shop is
seeking a motivated, self-starter to join our bakery team. We are an upscale
bake shop and cake design studio. To
join our team you must have a flexible schedule and available all weekends.
Experience in a professional kitchen is required: at least experience 6 months
in a production kitchen, restaurant kitchen, bake shop, or fast food. Must be
able to work independently, on a time schedule, work in tight quarters, follow
instructions, memorizing recipes and methods for week to week production and
have excellent customer service skills.
A clean driving record is a must as deliveries may be required.
Professional skills in scaling, mixing methods and baking of: cookies, bars,
cakes, frosting, and other baked goods are required. Bench test is
mandatory. Upon accepting an interview
and filling out an application: a portfolio of past work along with references
must be included.
HOURS: Position
is 30-40 hours per week. Full-time: April-December, Part-time: January-March. Applicant MUST be available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 11:00am-5:30pm, alternating Sundays 8:30am-1:00pm
WAGE: Starting wage $11.85/hours, increases with experience.
ESTABLISHMENT DESCRIPTION:
Established in 2006,
Artisan Bake Shop is an upscale bakery and cake design studio with a focus on
scratch-baked cakes, cookies and pastries and exceptional customer service.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Maintain solid knowledge
of mixing methods and baked good preparation
-Produce the needed
quantity of product on a time schedule, day to day, week to week
-Assist with baking and cake
preparation process
-Maintain hygiene level
required by state and local health departments
-Communicate with chefs
and staff members efficiently
-Communicate with guests
and effectively communicate information in regards to products and services
-Identify and safely use
all kitchen equipment
-Ensure rotation FIFO of
ingredients
-Read, measure and execute
recipes and processes
-Maintain a clean working
environment
-Regularly restock kitchen
supplies and ingredients
-Assist with cake
preparation and deliveries
-Maintain a professional
work space
-Deliver and setup cakes
to venues and maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
-Communicate effectively
with guests, on the phone and in person, regarding products and services
-Maintain a profession,
neat and organized well-groomed appearance
-Maintain exceptional
knowledge of production and attention to detail with decoration
-Any further duties
associated with production in a bakery.
QUALIFICATIONS:
-Knowledge of sanitary
code and guidelines
-Ability to set up a work
station for production
-At least 6 months
experience in the back of the house in a professional kitchen experiences must
include at least 2 of the following: high-volume kitchen, making dough and
batters from scratch, multiple mixing methods, multitasking and time management
while unsupervised, tempering chocolate, high-quality American pastries,
-Working knowledge of
bakery equipment including but not limited to: mixers, double sheeter,
-Extensive skill,
knowledge in aspects of baking production, interpersonal skills and most
importantly planning time effectively
-Ability to work varied
shifts
-Must be able to work with
minimal supervision
-This position is 100%
standing, must be able to work in a standing position for more than 7 hours per
day
-Ability to use and
understand Windows 7, Microsoft Office and POS systems
-High School Diploma or
equivalent. Baking and Pastry Degree or Certificate preferred
-Have exceptional
interpersonal skills to communicate with chefs, coworkers and clients
QUALITIES AND TRAITS:
-Ability to remember
processes and recipes from week to week
-Multitask and perform to
accomplish a standard production list within 4 weeks of hire
-Ability to remember
doneness levels, production standards and recipe production week to week
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
-Clean Non-Slip Shoes
-Socks must be worn
-Chef Coat/Pants or clean
denim/black pants, shorts may be worn (no cut-offs, shorts must fall within 6
inches of knee)
-All pants must be free of
rips, tears, holes and must be in good condition
-Clean White Apron
(provided)
-Clean Bake Shop T-shirt
(provided)
-Deodorant must be worn
-Hair must be neat and
pulled back as to not interfere with equipment or come in contact with food
CONTACT US:
Applications are available, in-person only, no exceptions.
A copy of your resumes may be emailed to: artisanbakeshop@gmail.com
or mail to: Artisan Bake
Shop 265 Walnut Plain Road, Rochester, MA 02770 ATTN: Meredith Rousseau.
Applications accepted through: 4/20/15
Office Use Only: 10751200
Sample Production Schedule:
Tuesday:
9:00am setup
work station: clean area, pickup any leftover items on table and put away
9:15am ready
for baking cookies: add production lists together, prepare work station:
gathering the number of trays and parchment paper necessary. Gather cookies on
rolling rack and count out cookies on tray and space to bake. Turn ovens on when 15 minutes out from ready
to bake. Prepare bobkas per quantity
listed on preparation list. Bake with a knowledge and understanding of doneness
levels. Know and understand doneness and
know when to bake longer or if item is overdone: rebake.
10:30am finish baking cookies and clean workstation
10:45am prepare
workstation for buttercream and cake batter production
11:00am prepare
buttercream according to chef/artist list for the week. Scaling and mixing in
an order that is conducive to working on a tight schedule while maintain a
clean and organized work station.
Noon lunch break
12:30pm resume
production of items needed for the week: working on a tight schedule with an
understanding of working as quickly and efficiently as possible: ie squeezing
in as many tasks as possible at one time and multitasking while maintain a
clean and organized work station.
3:00pm Produce
cake batters, sheet cookies, make fillings, doughs and batters for production
throughout the week.
4:45pm Start
closing list cleaning schedule to finish by 5:30pm. Leave bakery clean,
organized, free of food and placing all items in storage (cold or room
temperature) where needed.
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Monday
Why We Ask for a Photo of a Cake That You'd Like to Copy
Many customers ask:
"Why Do You Need A Photo of the Cake We Want You to Copy? Can't you just give me a price over the phone? It's not complicated AT ALL, it's just a simple cake..."
1) Everyone has a different idea of 'simple'. Below, you'll see a photo of a cake design. And here's the story that goes with it...
We were emailed by a lovely woman on a Friday evening for a cake that she needed in 7 days (for the next Saturday). Generally, custom cake orders require 14 days notice, but she was referred by one of our favorite and longtime clients, so we obliged to take a look at what she was thinking about for design.
She explained that she had a photo, but wanted to know our prices for a simple Ariel Little Mermaid themed cake before she wasted her time, or our time.
Photos help us to understand what you're looking for, the complexity of the design, the number of tiers, colors, patterns and details. Without a photo, or inspiration of some kind, we're reaching in the air and grabbing at designs and throwing a dollar value at you.
After some conversation, she replied that she would send the photo 'when she had a chance' as she was a very busy person.....14 hours later the photo arrived (now 6 days prior to the event)...
Here's the photo of the 'simple' cake design.
This is NOT a simple cake. This is also a gigantic cake that serves over 200 people.
2) Just tell me how much it's going to cost...
This client explained that she was a busy person and just wanted a price for the exact design. Sure, I can throw a price at our valued clients. If you want this EXACT cake, you probably have some things that you want to change about it or you don't have 200 people to feed.
This client only had 60 guests to feed. So we need to decide on THREE of the FIVE tiers shown to bring together a cohesive design before we move on. We also need to talk about the presentation: fondant vs. buttercream and the coordinating decor on the exterior. Her answer: "Well, just give me the price."
We need you to take the time with us, so we can understand your vision for design, color palette and most importantly: what is most important to you!
3) Share your vision! Help us, help you.
Take the time to share your thoughts and vision. Yes, it takes time, but good things, custom things, take time.
This cake, see the photo, below:
-replace the flower with a starfish
-add a tier in the middle with 'c' scrollwork (or the pretty pearls from the original design)
-add a number topper in the scale pattern of the original design
VOILA! BOOM! A cake that is 2/3 LESS in cost than the original design. And just as cute.
This cake, see the photo, below:
-replace the flower with a starfish
-add a tier in the middle with 'c' scrollwork (or the pretty pearls from the original design)
-add a number topper in the scale pattern of the original design
VOILA! BOOM! A cake that is 2/3 LESS in cost than the original design. And just as cute.
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| Buttercream ombre aqua teal shell/star design. Change a few elements and make is beachy Ariel, Little Mermaid! |
4) Sadly, 75% of customers never get to here...
Many people are afraid to share their thoughts with us, even more are afraid to email a photo of their design.
We offer a no-obligation quote, by email, which includes
1) pricing for the original design
2) modifications to the design
3) other options for design within at least two (2) other price ranges (if possible).
Once you receive this PDF file by email, you can follow the instructions to book with us, or choose not to.
So, send us your photos, your thoughts, your pictures, contact us with 14 days notice, and we look forward to working with you!
-Meredith @ The Artisan Bake Shop, 265 Walnut Plain Road, Rochester, MA 02770
Phone: 508-763-4905
Contact us by email Here http://artisanbakeshop.com/contact.htm
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We offer a no-obligation quote, by email, which includes
1) pricing for the original design
2) modifications to the design
3) other options for design within at least two (2) other price ranges (if possible).
Once you receive this PDF file by email, you can follow the instructions to book with us, or choose not to.
So, send us your photos, your thoughts, your pictures, contact us with 14 days notice, and we look forward to working with you!
-Meredith @ The Artisan Bake Shop, 265 Walnut Plain Road, Rochester, MA 02770
Phone: 508-763-4905
Contact us by email Here http://artisanbakeshop.com/contact.htm
TAGS: boston bakeries, Boston cupcake stands displays, bourne bakeries, buzzards bay cakes, Cape Cod Cake Stand, cat in the hat cakes, ceremony reception same place, christmas cakes, coolest birthday cakes, cupcake tower, custom cakes, fun birthday cakes, garden wedding, holiday cakes, independence harbor, marion cakes, mattapoisett, mercury glass, metallic cake plate pedestal, new bedford bakeries, sam i am cakes, silver cake stand, south coast cakes, southeastern massachusetts, southeastern massachusetts best bakeries, unique seuss, wareham bakeries, wedding, wedding cake stand, wedding cupcake displays, wedding reception best venue, weddings awesome birthday cakes, cake artists, buttercream cakes,
Wednesday
{First Birthday Cakes: Dr. Seuss and Cat in the Hat}
{The ULTIMATE Dr. Seuss Birthday Cake}
What better way o celebrate your first birthday than with this adorable smash cake!
Better yet-- what if the smash cake just topped a giant tiered cake with all of Dr. Seuss's characters!
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The Art and Craft of Cake
Serving, Cape Cod, Southeastern
Massachusetts, Newport, Tiverton and Bristol, RI
for weddings, special events, birthdays
and more!
Beachy nautical, seaside, vintage, rustic,
elegant, glamorous, winter, spring, summer, fall.
We LOVE Weddings!
265 Walnut Plain Road Rochester, MA 02770
phone 508-763-4905 / web
www.artisanbakeshop.com
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